Teeth Whitening

The dentists at Pike & Valega DDS understand that every patient has unique clinical and aesthetic goals. We work closely with our patients to understand their smile goals and create a customized teeth whitening treatment plan that helps them reach those goals.

It might be tempting to use one of the numerous products you see at the store to brighten and whiten your smile, but you might not get the results you want from these products. To avoid disappointment, it is recommended that you schedule an appointment to discuss teeth whitening options with a dentist at Pike & Valega DDS.

Exploring Your Options for Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening products can be broken into two categories: professional teeth whitening products and over-the-counter teeth whitening products. Both products are designed to brighten and whiten your teeth, but the results they produce are different. It is important to work with your dentist to determine which option will give you the best results.

When determining what teeth whitening product is right for you, a few things need to be considered:

• Ideal shade – The color you hope your teeth will look after treatment.
• Length of time to see results – How long you will have to wait before you start to notice a difference in the shade and color of your teeth after starting treatment.
• Oral health – Teeth whitening products work better when your teeth and gums are healthy.
• Teeth and gum sensitivity – Some teeth whitening products, such as the toothpastes and mouthwashes you buy at the store, contain ingredients that can irritate your gums and teeth.

During your consultation at our Poolesville dental office or Rockville dental office, our dentists will consider these factors and then recommend which teeth whitening product is best for you.

Brighten Your Smile With At-Home Professional Teeth Whitening Trays

Our dental patients who want fast, accurate results from their teeth whitening products may want to consider at-home professional teeth whitening trays.

Some of the reasons at-home professional teeth whitening trays are so popular include:

• Professional-grade whitening gel, which contains stronger ingredients than other DIY teeth whitening kits – Professional-grade whitening gel can make teeth several shades whiter due to the strong ingredients, but it is only available through your dentist.
• Custom-fit teeth whitening trays – Trays are custom-made to fit the unique shape of your mouth, which eliminates the potential for harsh whitening ingredients to come into contact with sensitive areas of your mouth and makes for a more comfortable experience.
• Better, more accurate results – Using custom-fit trays means the professional whitening gel is being applied directly to the teeth, allowing you to see better, more accurate results.
• Faster results – On average, it takes 14 days to see results with at-home professional teeth whitening trays, but some people may see results in as little as three to five days.
• Quick and easy to use – At-home professional teeth whitening trays only need to be used once a day.

Pike & Valega DDS can help you determine if using at-home professional teeth whitening trays will help you reach your smile goals. If this is the best option for teeth whitening for you, our dental team will take impressions so we can create your custom-made whitening trays.

Schedule an Appointment at Our Poolesville or Rockville, MD Dental Office to Discover Your Teeth Whitening Options

We want to help our patients reach their smile goals. Call our Poolesville dental office or our Rockville dental office today to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced dentists. Our dentists will discuss your aesthetic goals, assess your clinical dental needs and provide treatment options to help you get that smile you have always wanted.